Tips to Fix Outlook Search Not Working Issue

Are you facing trouble with the search feature in Outlook? If you're unable to find the desired email, contact, or attachment through the search bar, there could be a problem with the search feature. Here are some tips to fix the Outlook search not working issue.

First, try rebuilding the search index. To do so, go to the File tab and select Options. Choose the Search tab and click on the Indexing Options button. Then, select the Outlook option and click on the Advanced button. Finally, select the Rebuild option to rebuild the search index.

If rebuilding the index doesn't work, try repairing the Outlook data files. You can do this by going to the File tab, selecting Account Settings, and choosing Account Settings again. Then, go to the Data Files tab and select the data file associated with your email account. Click on the Repair button to repair the data file.

If none of these steps fix the issue, you may need to reinstall Outlook. Be sure to back up your data before doing so.

With these tips, you should be able to fix the Outlook search not working issue and improve your email search experience.